Whether you have salt water in your veins or feel like a fish out of water when it comes to nautical knowledge, this concise yet richly detailed and visually striking compendium will acquaint you with all things relating to the body of water that makes up 71% of the earth's surface: the ocean. Comprehensive illustrations outlining the parts of a boat, different types of life jackets, various knots, and more are accompanied by complementary information that aims to inform and equip readers with practical skills. Although divided into sections—Boating, Surfing, Science, Survival, Scuba and Snorkeling, and Fishing—this book is fluid; feel free to dive in and swim about in no particular order. Learn to catch a wave and cast fly rods this summer, and be stocked with essential knowledge on how to treat jellyfish stings, reverse hypothermia, rescue someone from drowning, and much more. Gift this to the beach bums, sailors, and generally curious people you know—the ocean will only ever be a turn-of-the-page away. (HC)